Kushiro Airport is about an hour and half from Tokyo by direct flight and 2 hours from Osaka.
From there to hostel, it takes about 45 minutes by car.
It may seem far away, but it is actually very close.
We are waiting for you at THE GEEK, a homey space with magnificent nature, 2.5 hours away from so called “big city”.
49-43, North 7th Toro, Shibecha,Kawakami District,Hokkaido 088-2264
Google MapsIf you are coming by car
It takes about 45 minutes from Kushiro Airport to hostel, about 30 minutes to Kushiro City
There is only one traffic light in Toro town on Mashu National Highway 391.
Make a left turn at the traffic light in the direction of Toro Station, and the Hostel is on the right hand side at the end of the road.
From Kushiro Airport, Akan Exit on East Hokkaido Road, or National Route 391 via Kushiro Outer Ring Road from Obihiro direction on National Route 38, it is the shortest route.
If you are coming by train
･100m from JR Kushiro Line Toro Station
It takes about 30 minutes from Kushiro Station.
*The JR Kushiro Line is a local train, so please check the timetable well in advance.
Please check the time and schedule carefully; below is the JR Hokkaido’s Operration
information https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
FAQ
I don't drive much on a regular basis.
Is the road to the hostel rough?
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Basically, the roads from the airport to the hostel and the way to Kushiro city are straight roads that are easy to drive.
However, wild animals such as deer may run out onto the road. Please refrain from driving at speeds that require emergency braking.
I do not have a driver's license. Is there any way to get there other than by car?
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You can take the airport bus and transfer to the train at Kushiro Station.
*Train service is only 7 round trips a day, so be careful to adjust your connection time!
How can I get there from the airport?
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You can come by rental car or other passenger vehicle, or by train. 45 minutes from the airport by car, 90 minutes by airport bus if transferring to the train at Kushiro Station.
Here is how you can get to Kushiro city from the airport;
http://en.kushiro-lakeakan.com/travelinfo/8242/#tokushiroairport
By train
･100m from JR Kushiro Line Toro Station It takes about 30 minutes from Kushiro Station. *The JR Kushiro Line is a local train, so please check the timetable well in advance.
Please check the time and schedule carefully; below is the JR Hokkaido’s Operration information https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
When coming by car
There is only one traffic light in Toro town on Mashu National Highway 391.
Make a left turn at the traffic light in the direction of Toro Station, and the Hostel is on the right hand side at the end of the road. From Kushiro Airport, Akan Exit on East Hokkaido Road,
or National Route 391 via Kushiro Outer Ring Road from Obihiro direction on National Route 38, it is the shortest route.
We are considering a tour around East Hokkaido, using GEEK as a base. Please let us know the reference time to the neighboring areas.
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It takes about 45 minutes to Kushiro Airport, about 30 minutes to Kushiro City, about 60 minutes to Lake Mashu and Lake Kussharo, about 30 minutes to Tsurui Village, about 90 minutes to Lake Akan Hot Spring Resort and Ainu Kotan, and about 45 minutes to Akkeshi.
Hokkaido has many unique place names, so entering addresses is time-consuming. What keywords should I use when searching?
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Please search for THE GEEK or Toro Station on Google map. If you directly entered the address into your car navigation system, it may lead you to a different place because the registered information of latitude and longitude is not accurate. Please check the location in advance before coming.
Do you have any recommendations for flights from Kanto/Kansai to Kushiro Airport or nearby airports?
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If you are coming from the Kanto area From Haneda
Airport, ANA/JAL flies 3 round trips per day.
From Narita Airport, Peach flies once a day.
From Kansai area
Peach has one flight per day.
The above flight schedule is subject to change depending on the season and other circumstances. Please check the flight schedule by yourself in advance.